KVUE
KenvueNYSEConsumer StaplesHousehold & Personal ProductsSnapshot 2026-05-08
As of May 8, 2026, KVUE has a composite score of 15.6 and a signal label of "mild favorable." This score is influenced by a medium confidence level of 75.4 and is driven by factors such as macroeconomic conditions, including labor and inflation. The analysis is provisional, indicating that the information may be subject to change.
Price
Daily closes from AlphaVantage. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
Factor signals
Read top-to-bottom: thesis (is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold), watch flags (has something changed worth re-reading), and position context (how violent might the path be). Each pill is a parallel diagnostic — never aggregated into a single score.
Thesis
— is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold?Why this rank
- Direction share1.00
- Slope (norm)-0.02
- Bonus0.00
Why this rank
Trailing four: 2024-Q3, 2025-Q1, 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3
Why this rank
Watch
— has something changed worth re-reading?Why this setup
EPS estimate $0.31 → $0.31 (+0.0% / 30d). 1 raised, 1 cut, 9 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d, 2 maintained. 14% of analysts rate Buy.
1 PT revisions / 30d. Avg target 3.5% above current price.
0 positive, 0 negative / 30d.
F4 · Management deep-dive — recent events, stated priorities, guidance track record
Recent 8-K events
6 material events in the last 24 months — top 5 listed below.
Stated priorities
3 priorityies extracted from earnings transcripts (as of 2026-05-08).
- 1.Achieve organic sales growthgrowthmixed55% progress
2/17: “CEO: 'We remain focused on continuing to enhance our performance.'”
Why this status
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Organic sales grew by 1.2% in 2025-Q4, driven by favorable value realization and innovation. Despite the focus, the growth is modest, indicating limited progress in achieving substantial organic sales growth.
- 2.Increase net salesgrowthmixed55% progress
2/17: “CEO: 'We ended 2025 with stronger top- and bottom-line performance.'”
Why this status
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Net sales increased by 3.2% in 2025-Q4, reflecting strategic initiatives and market expansion. The increase shows progress, but the overall growth trajectory remains modest.
- 3.Manage CFO transitiontalentwatchprovisional
4/15: “Company announced CFO transition effective May 12, 2026.”
Why this status
Newly stated in 2026-Q1. The company announced a CFO transition effective May 12, 2026, with Heather Howlett appointed as interim CFO. The transition is critical to maintaining financial stability, but its impact on operations remains to be seen.
Guidance track record
Insufficient guidance history for this ticker.
Position context
— how violent might the path be while I hold it?Why this risk level
Recent vol — 30d annualized 21%; 252d 33%.
Drawdown — Max 1y −41%. Bad day move −3%.
Beta to sector ETF (XLP) — 1.09 over 1y.
Liquidity — score 100/100.
Sub-scores — vol 45/100, drawdown 18/100, beta 91/100, earnings vol —.
via XLP
Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive — historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only — describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-05-08.
What changed
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
- No material changes since the prior snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-05-08
Management scorecard
How management runs the business — capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
What management is focused on
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
- #1
Achieve organic sales growth
GrowthNew since 2026-05-04Focus on driving organic sales growth through value realization and innovation.
Watch →MixedStated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Organic sales grew by 1.2% in 2025-Q4, driven by favorable value realization and innovation. Despite the focus, the growth is modest, indicating limited progress in achieving substantial organic sales growth.
55%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'We remain focused on continuing to enhance our performance.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-02-17Stated 2 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-05-04Show history (2)
- 2025-Q4Press release
“CEO: 'We remain focused on continuing to enhance our performance.'”
- 2025-Q3Earnings call
“CEO: 'Organic sales growth remains a key focus.'”
- #2
Increase net sales
GrowthNew since 2026-05-04Aim to increase net sales through strategic initiatives and market expansion.
Watch →MixedStated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Net sales increased by 3.2% in 2025-Q4, reflecting strategic initiatives and market expansion. The increase shows progress, but the overall growth trajectory remains modest.
55%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'We ended 2025 with stronger top- and bottom-line performance.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-02-17Stated 2 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-05-04Show history (2)
- 2025-Q4Press release
“CEO: 'We ended 2025 with stronger top- and bottom-line performance.'”
- 2025-Q3Earnings call
“CEO: 'Net sales increase remains a priority.'”
- #3
Manage CFO transition
TalentNew since 2026-05-04Ensure a smooth transition in CFO leadership to maintain financial stability.
WatchNewly stated in 2026-Q1. The company announced a CFO transition effective May 12, 2026, with Heather Howlett appointed as interim CFO. The transition is critical to maintaining financial stability, but its impact on operations remains to be seen.
No scoreCEO/CFO:“Company announced CFO transition effective May 12, 2026.”Multiple sourcesSource dated 2026-04-15Stated 1 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-05-04provisionalShow history (1)
- 2026-Q1Multiple sources
“Company announced CFO transition effective May 12, 2026.”
How this stock is priced
Two ways to read price: against peers in the same business, and against the company's own history.
Roughly priced in line with peers.
Cheaper than its own typical valuation.
P/E over the last 5 years
37 monthly pointsHow this compares
A side-by-side read on composite, valuation, and risk versus peers.
| Stock | Composite | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
KVUE Kenvue | +16 | fair | moderate |
WMT Walmart | -9.3 | expensive | low |
COST Costco | +3.9 | expensive | moderate |
PG Procter & Gamble | +15 | fair | low |
KO Coca-Cola Company (The) | +14 | full | low |
Risk — how this stock moves
What a normal day looks like, what a bad day looks like, and the worst the last year has thrown at it.
What could change this view
Conditional scenarios — if X happens, the score would shift by about Y points. These are not predictions.
- If consumer_staples sector trend rises from +0.05 into 'improving' (>= +0.20)+5.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is raised (currently REAFFIRMED as of 2025-11-03)+4.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is cut (currently REAFFIRMED as of 2025-11-03)-8.0 pts
- If labor state reverses from -0.31 (negative) to +0.31 (positive)-6.2 pts
- If consumer_staples sector trend falls from +0.05 into 'weakening' (<= -0.20)-5.0 pts
Material updates
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
- 2026-05-071d agoItem 2.02
in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and, as a result, such information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific ref…
earnings preannouncement—score 64 - 2026-04-1523d agoItem 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On February 12, 2026, Kenvue Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Amit Banati, the current Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his role effective May 12, 2026. On April 10, 2026, the Company appointed Heather Howlett, the Company’s current Chief Accounting Officer, as interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, effective M…
executive changeneutralscore 47 - 2026-02-172mo agoItem 2.02
in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and, as a result, such information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific ref…
earnings preannouncementpositivescore 11 - 2026-02-122mo agoItem 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On February 10, Amit Banati notified Kenvue Inc. (the “Company”) that he will step down from his position as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 12, 2026, to pursue an opportunity to serve as the chief executive officer of another company. Prior to Mr. Banati’s departure, the Company intends to appoint a successor who will serve as principal fin…
executive changeneutralscore 11 - 2026-02-172mo agoItem 2.05
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities On February 17, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an initiative that aims to optimize its operating model, transform its supply chain, reduce complexity, and drive operational efficiencies, while strengthening core capabilities. The initiative is expected to result in a net global workforce reduction of approximately 3.5%. The initiative is expected to result in pre-tax restructuring expenses and other charges totaling approximat…
product or strategy shiftnegativescore 10
Score history
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